Have an unused dryer vent? If you want to get rid of it and patch up your wall, don't worry - it's not too hard. Here's how ...

One of the most important ways to ensure sound transmission is minimised through a wall, floor or ceiling is to decouple the structural elements. Hush has more.

Illini fans and alumni have plenty to celebrate this week. Not only is the football team 5-1, but this weekend marks the ...

In the mood for a movie night? Brick Mansions starring Paul Walker can be streamed on Kanopy, Max, Max (Via Hulu), and Prime ...

Scientists have designed a new building-integrated PV system that uses 30 mm of phase change material on each side of the ...

Scientists have designed a new building-integrated PV system that uses 30 mm of phase change material on each side of the ...

With a £4k heat pump and new insulation and ventilation, an energy expert living in Lewisham says her house is warmer and ...

Artist Virginia San Fratello's 'Future Archaeologies 2049' installation is made up of nearly 1,000 3D printed bricks.

Enlivening north-facing walls is a challenge ... myriad climbing plants that will happily knit their way on the brick or wood, blooming brilliant flowers, entrancing foliage, aiding insulation, or ...

As well as being architecturally stunning, Labrador House is a high performing home with wall U-values of 0.15 W/m2K, ...

When it comes to enhancing the beauty of your space, few materials are as enduring and versatile as terracotta brick tiles.

Nails hold into wood because of the pressure that wood fibers exert as they bend against the shaft when the nail pushes in.